Borgo Val di Taro
Borgo Val di Taro, usually referred to as Borgotaro, (Parmigiano: Borgtär; locally Bùrgu) is a town and comune in Emilia, Italy, in the Province of Parma, 63 km from the city of Parma. An important centre for cattle husbandry in Emilia and it is one of the zones where Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced. The area is well known for its Boletus edulis (porcini) mushrooms, and several boletes that grow there have IGP (English: PGI) status.
Borgo Val di Taro
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James Gandolfini Sr., father of Italian-American actor James Gandolfini Jr., was born in Borgo Val di Taro.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Borgo Val di Taro • Official Name — Comune di Borgotaro • Region — Emilia-Romagna • Province — Parma (PR) • Frazioni — see list • Mayor — Diego Rossi • Area Total Km2 — 152 • Population Total — 7179 • Population As Of — May 31, 2007 • Population Demonym — Borgotaresi • Elevation M — 411 • Postal Code — 43043 • Area Code — 0525
Main sights
Main sights
• Illustration — The Via Francigena at Valdena Not far from the town is the small church of S. Antonio del Viennese, a 13th-century structure in brick. The city hall (palazzo comunale), in the Lombard Gothic style, is a work of the 14th century. Tourism and gastronomic tours are important factors of the modern economy. The town is a member of the Cittaslow (slow city) movement. • Illustration — Hay prepared for use as winter cattle feed in the fields around Borgotaro.
Frazioni
Frazioni
Banca, Barca, Barzana di Sotto, Baselica, Belforte, Bissaio, Boceto, Bozzi, Brattesini, Brunelli, Ca' Valesi, Cafaraccia, Capitelli, Caprendino, Case Maroni, Case Scodellino, Case Vighen, Casembola, Casoni, Cavanna, Cianica, Corriago, Costadasi, Frasso, Galla, Ghiare, Giacopazzi, Grifola, Il Mulino, Il Poggio, Laghina, Lavacchielli, Le Spiagge, Magrano, Meda, Monticelli, Ostia Parmense, Poggio, Pontolo, Porcigatone, Pozzo, Roccamurata, Rovinaglia, San Martino, San Pietro, San Vincenzo, Testanello, Tiedoli, Tombone, Valdena, Valleto
International relations
International relations
• Illustration — Logo of the Fungo di Borgotaro
Twin towns — sister cities
Twin towns — sister cities
Borgo Val di Taro is twinned with: • * Aprica, Italy * Charenton-le-Pont, France * Vila de Cruces, Spain
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